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Exploit for local Linux kernel bug in circulation - Update

21 May 2013

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Source: H Security - Posted by Dave Wreski
Back in April, the Linux kernel developers fixed an incorrectly declared pointer in the Linux kernel. However, it appears that they overlooked the potential security implications of such a bug – particularly the fact that it is possible to gain access to almost any memory area using a suitable event_id.
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Self-proclaimed LulzSec hacker fronts Sydney court

15 May 2013

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Source: IT News AU - Posted by Alex
A Sydney man arrested for allegedly defacing a local council website will face three charges when he fronts up to court in August.
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Banking Trojan hacker charged after three-year manhunt

07 May 2013

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Source: Sydney Morning Herald - Posted by Anthony Pell
An Algerian national who is allegedly part of the cybercrime consortium behind a powerful hacking software known as SpyEye appeared in an Atlanta courtroom in the US after a three-year manhunt ended with his extradition from Thailand.
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Anonymous, Islamist Hackers Plan Major Assault May 7

07 May 2013

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Source: Tech News Daily - Posted by Alex
Ascribing a consistent political agenda to the hacktivist collective Anonymous is almost impossible. Anyone can claim the "Anonymous" moniker and use it for good or evil, provided that his or her work is subversive.
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Experts hope for another failure in next Anonymous attack

06 May 2013

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Source: CSO - Posted by Anthony Pell
Anonymous' failed attack against Israeli websites last month has left security experts cautiously optimistic that the hacktivist group will be unsuccessful in its plans to disrupt U.S. government and banking sites.
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